Fitzroy Gordon was told by Resident Magistrate Marcia Dunbar-Green that he needs to control his temper. He was then told to pay the complainant for the loss of his animals.

Facts before the court are that on February 15, Gordon's crops were eaten by the goats. After warning the owner, the accused man is said to have beheaded the goats.

A report was made to the Point Hill police and Gordon was charged with cruelty to animal.

He had pleaded guilty to the offence when the matter first came up for mention.

The court was told that the goats valued $26,000, however, after deducting the loss of his crop, the court ordered that he pay the difference of $14,000.

The accused man was not represented by an attorney when he appeared.